Adair County

Adair County spreads across tree-covered foothills of the Boston Mountains within the Ozark Plateau in northeastern Oklahoma. The landscape is shaped by the Illinois River and Barren Fork Creek, which flow through the region and support local communities.

The Cherokee Nation moved into this region starting in 1828 and became the primary influence on its development. Additional Cherokee settlers from Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina arrived in subsequent years, shaping the area's character.

The annual Stilwell Strawberry Festival celebrates local farming traditions and brings the community together each year. The event reflects the area's connection to strawberry cultivation and remains central to how residents define their region.

County government services are based in Stilwell, making it the main point of contact for administrative matters. The region provides good access to waterways and natural areas suitable for outdoor activities.

The county's name traces back to influential families in the early Cherokee settlement who shaped the community's foundations. This connection to settlement history is often overlooked by visitors exploring the region.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: July 16, 1907

Capital city: Stilwell

Shares border with: Delaware County, Sequoyah County, Cherokee County, Benton County, Washington County, Crawford County

GPS coordinates: 35.88000,-94.66000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:25